Politicians who try to make us believe they have our interests at heart should be confronted with the truth.

Regarding the allocation of funds for "quality-of-life" projects on Staten Island: It is apparent representatives haven’t taken a look around the borough. Did we really need a dolphin fountain on the polluted beach or fish tanks in the ferry terminal?

Our roads are disgraceful, overgrown foliage is strewn with trash, medians are filthy and traffic lights are not coordinated.

Toxic waste lay at the Brookfield landfill for decades, our cancer rate is out of control - and we are giving "free" concerts?

Reality check for Borough Hall: Get your priorities straight and clean up this cesspool!